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Abortion In Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

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“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury imputes many powerful yet relevant messages. One of those being the topic of abortion. In Bradbury’s world the value of human life is valued so little while in our world it is valued so greatly. “Fahrenheit 451” should continue to be taught in schools because of the relevant topic of abortion, in Fahrenheit life isn’t valued as it should be, the case of Roe vs. Wade is a very relevant subject in our world, and many people in Fahrenheit don’t want children so they take for granted their abortion rights.
Although abortion isn’t mentioned much in Fahrenheit 451, when it is mentioned it is prominent. When Mildred’s friends go over to her house to watch the “family” (television) with her, Montag starts a conversation

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